Hello Parents,
Yesterday, your child is brought home a Book Buddy Lanyard letting you know about a safe and easy way for our school to raise funds for essential tools our students and teachers need to succeed.
The SchoolStore Program is 100% online so there is NO face-to-face selling, handling money, or delivering products. Your participation will take less than 12 minutes, and there are exciting prizes to make it fun for the students.
Here is all you need to do to participate:
1. Go to https://www.schoolstore.net/sid.t?0000002311 to sign up.
2. Send 8 form emails inviting family, friends and co-workers to support your child.
3. Return the Book Buddy Lanyard with the Student Prize Code to school for your child to get their fun Book Buddy prize.
4. You can shop the store all year long and we'll receive a portion of the sales.
Your participation will make a difference for our school and teachers!
Thanks,
Liberty Elementary School
Yesterday, your child is brought home a Book Buddy Lanyard letting you know about a safe and easy way for our school to raise funds for essential tools our students and teachers need to succeed.
The SchoolStore Program is 100% online so there is NO face-to-face selling, handling money, or delivering products. Your participation will take less than 12 minutes, and there are exciting prizes to make it fun for the students.
Here is all you need to do to participate:
1. Go to https://www.schoolstore.net/sid.t?0000002311 to sign up.
2. Send 8 form emails inviting family, friends and co-workers to support your child.
3. Return the Book Buddy Lanyard with the Student Prize Code to school for your child to get their fun Book Buddy prize.
4. You can shop the store all year long and we'll receive a portion of the sales.
Your participation will make a difference for our school and teachers!
Thanks,
Liberty Elementary School
Call the number below and leave a quick message telling us what you love most about Liberty Elementary — a favorite teacher, a special memory, or something that makes our school great. Your kind words help us celebrate the heart of our Liberty family!
Liberty High School has made history! The Class of 2025 achieved a 92.6% graduation rate — the highest ever recorded by any high school in the School District of Pickens County.
This milestone reflects the collective work of the entire Liberty community — from Liberty Primary and Liberty Elementary to Liberty Middle and Liberty High. It belongs to the students who stayed the course, the educators who built strong foundations year after year, and the families and community partners who have always believed in our students and their futures.
More than a number, it’s a testament to our community's shared commitment to graduation and to seeing every student succeed.
Listen to a recent conversation with Mr. Johnny Garrett, Principal of Liberty High School here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4Wef-eMv4Dw
✨ What a night at our annual Liberty Lights Show! ✨
Families drove through 21 dazzling displays, passed through a glowing arched light tunnel, and even enjoyed a special visit with 🎅 Santa Claus.
A huge thank you to Liberty Primary, Liberty Elementary, Liberty Middle, Liberty High, the Liberty Area Bus Office, PCCTC, the Pickens County Sheriff’s Office, and the City of Liberty Fire Department. This event takes planning, creativity, and teamwork from all corners of our Liberty community, and it truly showed.
Thanks for joining us and helping make it such a memorable evening! 🌟
2025 Liberty Lights Show: https://youtu.be/Z6yh_WBp04s
Families drove through 21 dazzling displays, passed through a glowing arched light tunnel, and even enjoyed a special visit with 🎅 Santa Claus.
A huge thank you to Liberty Primary, Liberty Elementary, Liberty Middle, Liberty High, the Liberty Area Bus Office, PCCTC, the Pickens County Sheriff’s Office, and the City of Liberty Fire Department. This event takes planning, creativity, and teamwork from all corners of our Liberty community, and it truly showed.
Thanks for joining us and helping make it such a memorable evening! 🌟
2025 Liberty Lights Show: https://youtu.be/Z6yh_WBp04s
✨ Liberty Lights Show is TOMORROW! ✨
Load up the car, grab your people, and kick off the season with one of our favorite Liberty Area traditions!
🕕 Time: 6:00–8:00 PM (last entrance is at 7:45 PM)
🚗 Cost: $10 per car (cash & exact change only!)
🍿 Snacks: Rocky Top Pops will be selling popcorn (all payment types accepted!)
🎄 Who’s participating?
All four Liberty Area schools, the Pickens County Career & Technology Center, and our Liberty Area Bus Office have teamed up to bring the magic this year!
📍 Entrance: Main entrance of Liberty Primary School
➡️ Please do not line up in the car loop before 5:30 PM.
➡️ Entrance will run in two lanes and merge to one — follow our “Elf Brigade” in light-up vests for directions!
🚓 Exit: Main entrance of the Career Center, with law enforcement on site for traffic control.
⏰ IMPORTANT: You must be in line by 7:45 PM to ensure enough time to drive through. Law enforcement will close the line at 7:45.
📻 And don’t forget — tune your radio to 87.9 FM to enjoy Christmas music synced with the lights!
See you tomorrow night for Liberty Lights! ✨
Load up the car, grab your people, and kick off the season with one of our favorite Liberty Area traditions!
🕕 Time: 6:00–8:00 PM (last entrance is at 7:45 PM)
🚗 Cost: $10 per car (cash & exact change only!)
🍿 Snacks: Rocky Top Pops will be selling popcorn (all payment types accepted!)
🎄 Who’s participating?
All four Liberty Area schools, the Pickens County Career & Technology Center, and our Liberty Area Bus Office have teamed up to bring the magic this year!
📍 Entrance: Main entrance of Liberty Primary School
➡️ Please do not line up in the car loop before 5:30 PM.
➡️ Entrance will run in two lanes and merge to one — follow our “Elf Brigade” in light-up vests for directions!
🚓 Exit: Main entrance of the Career Center, with law enforcement on site for traffic control.
⏰ IMPORTANT: You must be in line by 7:45 PM to ensure enough time to drive through. Law enforcement will close the line at 7:45.
📻 And don’t forget — tune your radio to 87.9 FM to enjoy Christmas music synced with the lights!
See you tomorrow night for Liberty Lights! ✨
REMINDER: Join us for our annual ✨ Liberty Lights Show ✨ this Thursday, December 4!
Drive through our festive light displays from 6:00–8:00 PM and wave to your favorite staff members from Liberty Primary, Liberty Elementary, Liberty Middle, Liberty High, and the Pickens County Career & Technology Center—all dressed merry and bright!
📍 Location: Liberty Primary School
🎟 Cost: $10 per vehicle (cash only, exact change)
🍿 Rocky Top Pops will also be available for purchase
We can’t wait to kick off the holiday season with you!
Drive through our festive light displays from 6:00–8:00 PM and wave to your favorite staff members from Liberty Primary, Liberty Elementary, Liberty Middle, Liberty High, and the Pickens County Career & Technology Center—all dressed merry and bright!
📍 Location: Liberty Primary School
🎟 Cost: $10 per vehicle (cash only, exact change)
🍿 Rocky Top Pops will also be available for purchase
We can’t wait to kick off the holiday season with you!
LES Families, as you enjoy Thanksgiving and start looking ahead to the holiday season, don’t forget to mark your calendars for our annual ✨ Liberty Lights Show ✨ next Thursday, December 4!
Drive through our festive light displays from 6:00–8:00 PM and wave to your favorite staff members from Liberty Primary, Liberty Elementary, Liberty Middle, Liberty High, and the Pickens County Career & Technology Center—all dressed merry and bright!
📍 Location: Liberty Primary School
🎟 Cost: $10 per vehicle (cash only, exact change)
🍿 Rocky Top Pops will also be available for purchase
We can’t wait to kick off the season with you!
Drive through our festive light displays from 6:00–8:00 PM and wave to your favorite staff members from Liberty Primary, Liberty Elementary, Liberty Middle, Liberty High, and the Pickens County Career & Technology Center—all dressed merry and bright!
📍 Location: Liberty Primary School
🎟 Cost: $10 per vehicle (cash only, exact change)
🍿 Rocky Top Pops will also be available for purchase
We can’t wait to kick off the season with you!
“During my first year at Liberty Primary School, I introduced music literacy to my second-grade students, which was my first experience teaching this content to such a young group. That year, I made the intentional decision to raise my expectations for those students and approach them as I would older learners. In response, they exceeded those expectations and demonstrated exceptional progress in reading music. This experience reinforced my belief that when we set high expectations and increase the level of rigor, our students consistently rise to meet–and often exceed those standards.” -Jared Roper, Music Teacher at Liberty Elementary School and Liberty High School
As the School District of Pickens County celebrates 75 years of learning, growth, and community, it’s the people who have made the journey meaningful. From classrooms and concerts to bus routes and boardrooms, every chapter of SDPC’s story has been shaped by those who gave their time, their talent, and their heart. These short reflections - captured over the year and shared by the voices of SDPC - capture the spirit, pride, and personal moments that define who we are. Together, they form a living tribute to the legacy we share and the bright future still ahead.
This story reflects SDPC’s dedication to Academic Growth and Excellence. By engaging students in meaningful opportunities in both core academics and the fine arts, we empower them to discover their strengths, build confidence, and grow as well-rounded learners prepared for future success.
#75YearsOfImpact
#AcademicGrowthAndExcellence
#EngagingToday
#EmpoweringTomorrow
As the School District of Pickens County celebrates 75 years of learning, growth, and community, it’s the people who have made the journey meaningful. From classrooms and concerts to bus routes and boardrooms, every chapter of SDPC’s story has been shaped by those who gave their time, their talent, and their heart. These short reflections - captured over the year and shared by the voices of SDPC - capture the spirit, pride, and personal moments that define who we are. Together, they form a living tribute to the legacy we share and the bright future still ahead.
This story reflects SDPC’s dedication to Academic Growth and Excellence. By engaging students in meaningful opportunities in both core academics and the fine arts, we empower them to discover their strengths, build confidence, and grow as well-rounded learners prepared for future success.
#75YearsOfImpact
#AcademicGrowthAndExcellence
#EngagingToday
#EmpoweringTomorrow
Evening GED Class at Pickens County Career and Technology Center
Pickens County Adult Education will begin offering an Evening GED class at the Pickens County Career and Technology Center starting in November, meeting on Mondays from 5:00–8:00 PM. Interested students can scan the QR code below to learn more and register.
Please see the attached form for information on teeth cleaning services available to come to school. If you have any questions or need any more information, please contact our School Nurse, Haley Emanuel at haleyemanuel@pickens.k12.sc.us or 397-2100, ext. 2107. https://drive.google.com/file/d/1PmkArHz2LZy6uxon0stOsNYUPUUu5EuP/view?usp=sharing
📚✨ Family Night is almost here! ✨📚
We can’t wait to see our Liberty Elementary families join us for an evening of fun and learning together. 💙 Please RSVP so we know you’re coming!
👉Click here if you haven't RSVP'd by paper - https://forms.gle/igr7tC8LvjngT8wu8
We can’t wait to see our Liberty Elementary families join us for an evening of fun and learning together. 💙 Please RSVP so we know you’re coming!
👉Click here if you haven't RSVP'd by paper - https://forms.gle/igr7tC8LvjngT8wu8
2025-2026 LES School Supply List
Parent Event: Helping Your Family Bridge the Tech Gap
SDPC families — you're invited to a special event with Joshua Adams from Parent ProTech, focused on how technology is shaping the lives of Gen Z and Gen Alpha.
Learn about:
✔️ Screen time trends & the science behind them
✔️ Practical strategies for healthy tech habits
✔️ How to stay connected as a family in today's digital world
April 1 | 5:00–6:30 PM
ALIVE Wesleyan Church - 136 Chastain Rd, Central, SC 29630
✅ FREE and open to all SDPC parents
✅ Click here to register: https://forms.gle/GCcGHW91wGktUZmPA
Let’s work together to help our kids thrive in a tech-saturated world!
Today, we celebrate the incredible men and women who ensure our students travel safely to and from school each day. It's SC Bus Driver Appreciation Day, and we want to say THANK YOU to our SDPC bus drivers and assistants!
To truly capture the impact of our drivers, we spent time riding along on routes and speaking with two of our dedicated drivers—experiencing firsthand the joy, care, and commitment they bring to their work.
🎥 Watch our special tribute video here: https://youtu.be/omM_SDLXcM0
🎉 4K Applications & 5K Registration Now Open! 🎉
The time has come! 4K applications and 5K enrollment for the 2025-26 school year are officially open.
📌 Learn more & register today: www.pickens.k12.sc.us/page/pre-k-information-page
✨ New for 2025-26! We're excited to enhance our preschool programs across the district. Read about these important updates here: https://www.pickens.k12.sc.us/article/1937097
📢Coming soon: 2025 Pre-K & 5K Registration! 📢
Do you have a rising 4K or 5K student ready to start their learning journey? Mark your calendars, registration opens TOMORROW, January 17, 2025!
✅4K Applications - Learn about eligibility and how to apply
✅5K Enrollment - get ready for kindergarten at SDPC
📌Learn more & Register here: www.pickens.k12.sc.us/page/pre-k-information-page
NOTE: If you have completed any form prior to January 17., 2025, it will need to be resubmitted once registration opens.
🎉New for 2025-26! Our Preschool programs are evolving to better serve young learners. Read about these exciting updates: https://www.pickens.k12.sc.us/article/1937097
Tag a friend who needs this info! 🎒📚
#engagingtoday #empoweringtomorrow
SDPC will operate on a two-hour delay on Monday, Jan. 13, 2025, due to the danger of ice on secondary roads. No buses will travel on icy roads. High school students should check Schoology for adjusted schedules. Details:: https://www.pickens.k12.sc.us/article/196018
